FLASH UPDATE ON THE DIPLOMATIC FRONT
As of 10 am, March 1:
Yesterday was undeniably a historic day for our country. The President of Ukraine, Volodymyr Zelensky, signed Ukraine’s application for the EU membership. #StopPutin#StopRussia
Bulgaria, Estonia, Latvia, Lithuania, Czech Republic, Poland, Slovakia, and Slovenia have already called for immediate admission of Ukraine to the EU.
Military assistance
Large volumes of assistance keep streaming in to boost Ukraine’s defences – from armour vests and helmets to shoulder-fired air-defence and anti-tank systems.
Strengthening of Ukraine’s Air Forces is being addressed to enhance our defensive in the air.
In a historic first, Finland is providing weapons, namely 2,500 automatic rifles, 150,000 ammunition, 150 NLAWs and 70,000 ration packs
For the first time since 1939, Sweden has provided military assistance: the Swedish Government is delivering to Ukraine 135,000 ready-to-eat meals, 5,000 helmets, 5,000 armoured vests and 5,000 units of anti-tank weapons.
Right now, Oslo is sending 2,000 anti-tank grenade launchers!
Luxemburg is providing anti-tank weapons to Ukraine.
Neutral Austria is about to dispatch helmets, bulletproof vests, and fuel.
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March 1, 12:00 pm
GENERAL STAFF OF THE UKRAINIAN ARMED FORCES:
The Russian invader has somewhat ramped down the offensive but still keeps trying to intensify the attacks and advance in certain directions in its assault against Ukraine.
Hostile Russian convoys of armoured vehicles have slowed down their advance facing supplies problems within the Ukrainian territory. Hostile troops are cut off from systematic fuel and ammunition resupply
Failing to capture the major oblast cities, the occupants launched missile strikes on cities’ residential areas. Also, Russian troops continue the encircling of Ukrainian cities of Sumy, Lebedyn and Okhtyrka, while re-arraying to continue their advance towards Kyiv
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As of 10 am, March 1: Humanitarian aid
Humanitarian aid has been pouring from all over the world. Cargo with essential supplies has been already dispatched from France, Slovakia, Switzerland, India, Estonia, Lithuania #StopPutin#StopRussia
Yesterday evening, the UK sent to Poland the first instalment of medical supplies. Overall, London has allocated 40 million pounds for humanitarian aid. And this is just a fraction of assistance provided to us from our friends across the world.
International isolation
With every strike on a Ukrainian city, town or village, Russia sinks deeper into isolation. Russia is facing mass closure of ports and restrictions on movement in seas. The UK is working on a legal solution to ban Russian vessels from British ports.
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As of 10 am, March 1: Sanctions
International isolation of Russia is closing in. New rounds of sanctions have been announced by the U.S., Britain, and Australia. For the first time, Switzerland has joined the EU sanctions. #StopWarInUkraine
Countries that maintained neutrality now are fighting alongside Ukrainians against Russian invaders.
Asia is also joining the anti-Putin coalition. Singapore is imposing export control restrictions, sanctions against Russian banks, and air travel cut-off.
Furthermore, our partners are dealing potentially devastating blows to Russia’s Central Bank. Canada has banned all its financial intuitions from making any transactions with the Russia’s Central Bank, and also announced the intention to terminate oil imports from Russia.